Benefits counseling: Medicaid rates by state
5 states publish a Medicaid rate for benefits counseling, compared at the agency level. Per hour, rates range from — in Ohio to $62.30 in Virginia.
- States
- 5
- Median per hour
- $47.44
- Highest
- $62.30Virginia
- Lowest
- —Ohio
Every state, ranked
| # | State | Rate | Unit | Per hour | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VirginiaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $62.30 | hour | $62.30 | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 2 | IndianaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $50.00 | hour | $50.00 | 2026-01-01 | Official source |
| 3 | NebraskaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $44.87 | hour | $44.87 | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 4 | PennsylvaniaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $10.54 | 15 min | $42.16 | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 5 | OhioAgency provider | $471.00 | Outcome-based (report required for payment) | — | 2024-07-01 | Official source |
Frequently asked questions
Which state pays the most for benefits counseling?
Virginia: $62.30 per hour ($62.30 per hour).
What is the average Medicaid rate for benefits counseling?
Across 5 states the median is $47.44 per hour, comparing the same provider level in each state.
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